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  • 2008
  • Benefits Briefing
  • Ninety employers share their views on a wide range of issues in this report, which is based on an online survey conducted in November, 2008. Employers react to the concept of a group life annuity payout, provide valuable information on group disability claimant satisfaction among employees, and opine on trends related to communications and company image. These benefits decision-makers also provide feedback on the concept of combining PPO plans and DHMO plans, and discuss the possibility of offering group auto and home insurance benefits.
  • 2008
  • Benefits Briefing
  • More than 150 benefits brokers share their views on a wide range of issues in this report, which is based on an online information exchange conducted in November, 2008. The first part of the study focuses on the administration of life insurance policies, including how brokers believe their clients manage group life beneficiary questions, an evaluation of a beneficiary management service and a group life annuity payout concept. In addition, brokers share their points of view on receiving information, the economy, and on dental insurance.
  • 2008
  • Benefits Briefing
  • Based on a survey conducted in August 2008 among more than 150 benefits brokers, this report delves into the administration of dental plans and broker opinions regarding them. Topics include: dental benefits for retirees, specific features of dental plans, interest in a new dental concept, and communications from carriers. Also contained in this report, where possible, are employer points of view on these issues, so that readers can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the dental benefits marketplace.
  • 2008
  • Benefits Briefing
  • This report is based on an online information exchange conducted in August, 2008 among close to 90 employers, who share their views on a range of issues, including dental benefits. Specifically, employers provide their opinions about factors that influence carrier selection for group dental insurance, and react to the concept of a 24-month dental product, rather than the typical 12-month policy. Employers also provide their points of view on mandatory wellness programs, and on their open enrollment processes.
  • 2008
  • Special Report
  • An overview of CDHPs, HSAs, and HRAs; their pros and cons; and current trends
  • 2008
  • Benefits Briefing
  • Based on an information exchange conducted in April 2008 among more than 225 brokers and more than 100 benefits decision-makers, this report compares and contrasts the views of brokers and employers in the area of executive decision-making, specifically the extent to which C-Level executives influence the benefits decision-making process. Brokers also share their opinions about open enrollment, how their organizations manage enrollment, and provide reactions to the concept of a personalized enrollment form.
  • 2008
  • Benefits Briefing
  • This report is based on a study conducted in April 2008 among more than 225 brokers and more than 100 benefits decision-makers. Broker and employer points of view are compared and contrasted to provide deeper insight into the benefits marketplace in the area of executive decision-making, and decision-making support provided by brokers and consultants. Other topics on which employers share their opinions include: retiree dental benefits, dental maximum rollover plans, and marketplace trends not addressed by benefits providers.